Financial Aid Advisor (Temporary)
Office of Financial Aid & Enrollment Operations
Reports to: Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Position: Temporary, Full-Time
Location: Remote
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $21.19 - $25.92 per hour
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.
Join our outstanding employee community! Fielding employees enjoy a friendly and dynamic environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits which include a 37.5-hour work week, flexible scheduling and workplace, 13 paid holidays, 2 weeks’ paid vacation, medical/dental/vision/life insurances, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, generous retirement contributions after two years of service, Tuition Assistance, and professional development opportunities for all positions.
The applications deadline is July 12, 2026. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position
Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.
We are seeking a Temporary Financial Aid Advisor to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis.
Summary
Provides personalized financial aid counseling to prospective, current, and former students across federal, state, institutional, and private funding sources. Serves as a primary point of contact for high-volume student inquiries via phone, email, and virtual appointments, ensuring timely, accurate, and student-centered support.
Manages the financial aid pipeline from application through awarding and disbursement, monitoring student progress, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting timely funding outcomes.
Owns and supports financial aid reporting and data tracking, including generating daily and weekly reports, analyzing trends in application completion and funding timelines, and maintaining data accuracy across systems.
Collaborates cross-functionally with admissions, student accounts, registrar, and other departments to improve processes, enhance the student experience, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Supports scholarship program administration, external agency coordination, and ongoing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve operational effectiveness. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, communication, or other related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum two years’ experience in student financial aid, higher education administration, lending/finance, or in a related field that requires the interpretation and application of regulations and policies. Experience with federal student loan administration, scholarship administration, and borrower counseling is strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.
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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We’re committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.
Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.
Company Description:
Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.
